US Bridges

34th Ave NE over S Branch Forest River

Good

Grand Forks County, North Dakota · 8 W 1 N of Inkster · Structure no. 000000018104023

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

34th Ave NE over S Branch Forest River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 34th Ave NE over S Branch Forest River in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the North Dakota average of 48.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries34th Ave NE
CrossesS Branch Forest River
Location8 W 1 N of Inkster
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.16584, -97.82038
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2022)
Projected traffic43 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 34th Ave NE over S Branch Forest River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 34th Ave NE over S Branch Forest River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 34th Ave NE over S Branch Forest River carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 34th Ave NE over S Branch Forest River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns 34th Ave NE over S Branch Forest River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.